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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-12-01
RIrmInSham

A BUDGET NEws-HAPPENINGs IN THE BOROUGH.
BIRMINGHAM Nov 3o-The Authors club holds
its bimonthy session to night at the residence OF
A. H. Alling. Officers for the ensuing quarter will
be elected
The physicians (ousatonic Medical society will
meet next Monday night with DR.. Terry.
The borough street committee is experimenting
the laying or re setting Of the flag walk on the cor
The insurance men (agents] met at Mr.. Bart
let's Office yesterday and received the new rate
The water tank cupola on the Sterling Organ COM
paTnSy ny building IS yearly compese6
bonds Zone hundred and eighty thousand are re-
deemable in year at thirty.
The teachers in the Birmingham public school
will receive their four weeks salary this Friday.
Rev Mr. Lightbourne asked the audience an ex-
preston, by rising, of their sentiment on the liquor
voiced his no-icense convictions in the sermon
Two were received into the Methodist church last
The various Sunday schools are beginning to feel
their usual anti Christmas increase In attendance
From this time until Santa Claus arrives the classes
will be expanded and the interest in the lessons be
apparent
loans from the Derby savings bank the directors
shrinking or lessenlng the appraisal of proper
ties that there Is loss gain either side.
The rates charged by the Gas Co. have dropped
again.
silver quarters at chocolatane to be given at Mrs
Elms' residence.
will represent the Good Templars of that borough
at New London next month when the Grand lodge
The second number of the school Record by
WILDER appeared yesterday.
E. L. Root and wife started for Ocala, Fla, yes
terday morning.
The singers in the Belshazzar cantata rehearsed
for the fifth time last night.
Last evening service in German was held in the
Ansonia Congregational church. Rev. Mr.. HanteI
preached.
THE temperance drama tsTen Nights in a Bar
ROOM is billed for this Friday night at the Ansonia
Opera House.
a stale item Is the announcement ever and anon
of races at the park between homemade trotters.
The reporter in quest for news and short can with
safety predicate once a week on fine and ex-
citing contest for record at the Derby course
These trials will be legion until the track is showed
in
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Court Notes.


A dispatch from Hartford states: In the proceed
ings Of foreclosure brought by the New York and
New England railroad against the Connecticut Cen
trail, Lewis Sperry, counsel for the minority inter-
ests of the latter road, yesterday withdrew the de-
Tense. Nothing remains TO prevent the con-
summation of the foreclosure proceedings, which
had previously been interrupted by the order Of the
Supreme court that the New York and New Eng
land should render account in detail OF Ccnnec-
ticut Central receipts and expenses.
THE LAWYERS TO GET THEIR PAY.
A hard fought case was finished in the Court Of
Common Pleas yesterday. 1t was Of Judge Pickett
ct al vs. Sarah Baldwin The ease has been bitter
~ fought from beginning to end, and the attorneys
have taken any number of exceptions to Judge
Deming's rulings His honor consumed over an
hour in delivering his charge. The jury came in
late yesterday afternoon after having been out for
hour and returned verdict for the plaintiff to
recover S175 damages The suit brought to
recover 81 900.
wALLINGFoRD CASE.
The case of A. 81. Bartholomew VS. Emory Morse
of WalliDgford, suit to recover $3.50 on note,
was on trial before Judge Studley and jury in the
The defense is that the note was given without
sideration.
FINED FOR ANAssAULT.
Thomas Mclaughlin was tried in the City court
YESTERDAY for assembling William O'ConnelI Judge
Pickett inflicted penalty of IS and costs
A CELEBRATED CASE TO GO TO THE SUPREME COURT.
The Clinton oyster cases were before the Superior
court in Middletown Tuesday for the ninety ninth
time more or less" Attorneys Lynde Harrison
and Aling, of New Haven, appeared for the gentle
men who cultivate oysters grounds staked out tc
them, Wilcox and Warner for the town of Clinton
After years of litigation Hon. 4. G. Pike ap
pointed committee to find facts He held hear
| nearly every voter in that town
Finally he reported that the entire
| harbor of Clinton is natural oyster bed
Then the attorneys for the occupants of stahet
grounds claimed that the Hon. r. G.. P. of
fensive partisan, and therefore his report was no
1 to be accepted This objection went up to The
Supreme court and that body decided that the R
| jority of the voters of Clinton was rejoiced ant
thought the contest ended. But now the shrewS
/ tivators have discovered that the Supreme cour
failed to instruct the lower court what course t.
pursue, and there two points upon which
its advice is desired. Consequently it was agree
Il that there shall be another hearing on Tuesday
December 18th, before Judge Andrews in New Ha
1 ven He will make finding, which will be carriet
Il to the Supreme court.
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FAIR HAVEN.

wedding Last NIzhf-Semi-Annua1
Session of the Grand Lodge-General
Notes.
Mr.. George W. GoodselI of 1874 North Front street
and Miss Edith G. Peoples of 124 Bristol street
married last night at the residence of the brides
parents, Rev. Mr.. Goodenough of the East Pearl
street Methodist church officiating. After a short
reception the bridal party left for a tour in New
York State, and after their return will reside with
Mrs. Goodsells parents.
A large number of the ladies belonging to the
local branch of the w. c. T. U. went to East Haven
yesterday to attend the county convention. @. A.
Forbes of Rockville who has been visiting with Mrs
Z. r. Dudley, attended also and made an address to
the Loyal Legion.
Monday evening next the Fair Haven Union Gem
etery association will hold its annual meeting in the
Methodist church parlors.
Charlie Barrett has added Samuel Morse to his
force of hack drivers.
n L. Edwards of New London is to succeed H.
A Ives agent at the depot but has not yet taken
charge
exhibition and entertainment at the rink Decem-
Der II.
The semi-annual meeting of the Grand lodge,
Temple Of Honor of Connecticut, which will be held
In Anchor Temple of Honor hall on the evening Of
December7 will be an event Of great interest not
only to members Of the order, but also those inter
ested in the temperance movement. The exercises
will include meeting in the evening at which there
will be speeches by the grand officers, and to which
the public will be invited.
J. NJ Bartholomew has left for California.
The concert at the Methodist church tonight will
bring out q large attendance.
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A-C. J. Atwater.
bartholomew Baily, Mr.. w. L. Baker, Joseph
Beck, Robt. H. Beebe, Frank Boyer, Jay Bron.
son, Mr.. F. S. Brown, Henry Burbon, Leonard
H. Burt.
C-Mr. G. /. Camp, D. F. Clark, Michael Condor
D-Chas A. Dodd Mr.. j. F. Donegan, Water R.
Dorsey.
John K. Gibbons. John J. Curry, VIM. Graves
H-WaIter S. Hills, Thos, E. Holmes
L-Lauritano Luigo. Charles Leppe, Mr.. s. w. Lin.
coin, Levin Bros, Mr. Lib.
M-AlbeFt McGilI, Fred w Maxwell, Harry Nor.
gan Howard NJ. Morse, VIM. Mullen, Hm. Mer
riIls, Louis F. McCulen.
P-Chas. E. Plum.
R-Mr. w. Richards, Chas. Robin.
S-Mr. A. G. Stubler.
frank II. Thompson, Fred H Thorp, Thomas
Toohy, G. c. Trowbridge.
VI. II. Van Gerne.
W-Martin Warren, Rev. G.. NJ. wilkins.
Y-Thomas A. Young.
ITALIAN-Antenio Notzetman. Andonio Pirbalo
Caliste Rinaldi, Federico Mattel. Michelango Ro
mano, Petro Rubba.
[Askfor" Observation-Disclosures and mention date OF
BENJAMIN R. ENGLISH, Postmaster,
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North Haven.

NORTH HAVEN Nov 3o-A social gathering OF
the members of st. Johns parish is to be held al
Rev Mr. Lusk's this week on Thursday evening.
supper is to be furnished at ten cents ticket
These entertainments are to take place monthly
until the Lenten season.
A. B. Clinton has decided to leave with his FAMILY
for Florida on December 9Th.
The prohibitionists to meet in the court room,
Memorial Hail, on Monday evening, December 5th
appoint delegates to the State convention at New
Haven December 18th and sth.
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s.Rirat.Claaa Gooda.,,

In which merit is. at once recognized, are now
tured article After years of labor and the expend
iture of fortune in Perfecting and placing before
mand, someone who never had an original idea Of
fers counterfeit substitute to compete with the
genuine. Curtis Davis & Co., makers of the wei
come Soap findthe above true in their case at
least the excellence of whose productions every
where acknowledged as the standard of quality
being initiated in every way that competition can
suggest. But in the of their goods the consum
realizes the full benefit of value received. Wei
come Soap confirms and sustafns rgreatreputa-
ton. my191tamd&w
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How shall we dispose of the dead2 asks q
recent writer By keeping them alive9 was
an Irishman's grotesque reply. Provided the
individuals in question are afflicted with any
form of Nerve or Brain disease, Exhaustion,
Hystsria, Neuralgia or the like, Scotch Oats
Essence is the best anti-grayeyard remedy
known.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-12-01

remaining in the New Haven postof1ce, New Ha
ven county, State of Connecticut, Wednesday
Move nber 30, 1887:
LADIES LIST.
B-Alice Bailey, Fannie Bassett, Mrs. VIM. Fl. Ben
nett.
C-Mamie Cafrey, Ida A. Clark.
D-Katie Daley, Madame Delavgne.
G-Jose GUM
MRS. Herbert Irons.
K-NeIlie A. King.
M-ElIen Manley, Mrs ]. H. Morgan, Annie Morry
Alice N. Morse.
Skate Shannahan, Hattie NJ Smith, Annie Span
lard, Mary ]. Saiter, Mrs. L. E. Sexton.
Hattie TreadWelI.
W-Kitte Whelan.
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1Ei1Ia1ICiaI.
A Quiet and Irregular Market-DeaI.
fngs Close With Prices Lower For
Many stocks ON she Active List.

NEW YORK, NOV. ~.
The stock market to-day was quiet and irregular,
though generally heavy to weak, and prices to-
night are materially lower for number OF the
active list. Pacific Mail was feature of the
first hours trading account of its unusual
strength, but the pressure specially severe on
the coalers, especially Lackawanna and Delaware
and Hudson which were forced off nearly per
cent. at one time Considerable Improvement was
made in the afternoon, but this was lost in the
last few minutes The general list exhibited little
feature of interest, though Northwest was quite
strong in the forenoon.
Closing prices reported over the private wires Of
BUNNELL SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers:
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EhaVe moi used all of one BOZ

have not used all of one bottle yet.
I suffered from catarrh for twelve yea1s, ex-
periencing the nauseating dropping in the
throat peculiar to that disease, and nose
bleed almost daily. tried various remedies
without benefit until last April, when saw
Elys Cream Balm advertised in the Boston
Budget. procured bottle, and since the
first days use have had no more bleeding
the soreness is entirely gone.-D. G. David
son, with the Boston Budget, formerly with
Boston Journal. d1 eodSw 2wks
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Kettle lard is often adulterated, but if ii
bears the well known brand of SpeI1y &
Barnes you can purchase it knowing that it is
strictly pure. Ask your grocer for Sperry &
Barnes hams and shoulders and insist upon
having them. d cod 3t
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Dwight Place Church Tonight.
The entertainment at Dwight Place church
tonight while amusing will be instructive.
Don't fail to hear Mr. PearsalI
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UNITED ADVENT SERVICES.

The Meeting Tonight at Trinity
Church
The interest in the united Advent services
at Trinity church increases from night to
night This evening the subject is "fhe
call of Advent to Christian people forgetful
of their duty towards their neighbors." The
speakers are Rev. G. W. D. Nichols and Rev.
Mr.. Lines. The subject tomorrow evening
is ''The neglect of family religion" Rev. Mr.,
Sawyer of ST. Pauls church and Rev. DR..
Beardsley are the speakers.
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Tme 1n,rrma1 aud Courier.

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN TIE City, 10
GENTS A WEEK, so CENTS MONTH, $500 A
YEAR. TIE SAME TERMS By MAIL.
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Governnent bonds closed az fo,loWs

Closing quotations Reported Private Wires
to Edwin Rowe & Co.. Commission Mer-
chants. 4oa New York Produce Exchacg-, New
York.
The following shows the quotations at P. Nj.
tOhicaso tiTnel for the past three days:
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Starin's New Haven Transports
! item Line.
8atIruads.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN
AND HARTFORD r.. R.
November 6, 1857.
TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN AS Follows

TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN AS Follows:
Monday *4:4O, $40, 1885, 1880, *7:s0, F81O $50
4 soo iO *so5 ' SO so M mif train train
with passenger accommodations way to Harlem
$40 p m OR MAY 4sd 44o 500 a. nv
500, $3.50, *7:O5, 7:20, 1888 p
pi Wash dng Night Express via Harlem lem
ford, Bridgeport south &orWat, i ssam nffed A' m
For Boston via springfeld-*1:oe, 6:52, 500
~11;O5 a. m, T1:16, $40, #6:2s p. m. SUNDAYs-1:02
night, 1926 p m.
For Boston via New London and Providence
fast s:oo s lT'o g. m Isst exPress 300 p M
For Boston via Hartford and New York and
New England R. R-#230 a. daily.
For Boston via Air Line and N. Y. and N
E.SUNDAYs-*5:O0p p. m.
For I Hartford, Sgr1ingaeld, MerIden,
Hartford s5 soo 1os Ras @ 1910 M a1 80
$40 5:O2 (5:55 to HartfordD, $685. s:12 Gas D. m
SUNDAYs-*1:02 night, 1925 p. m.
SHORE LINE DIVISION.
For New London. Ete.-*1:so night sos,
to GuiIford, goes no further) d1:15 p m Guilford
acc Saturdays only) SUNDAYs-+1:80 night.
AIR LINE DIVISION.
Leave New Haven for ali stations at Sis a. m. lbs
s5:9o, 6:15 p. M SUNDAYs-t5:00 p. m. Connect at
Willimantic with N. =. and N. E. and N. [. and n.
r. r. at Turnersville with Colchester Branch.
q.
"6:5s, 8:55 p. m.
NAUGATUcK DIVISION.
Trains leave New Haven. via the New Haven and
Derby R. R., connecting with this road
For Waterbury. LIteh1leld, Wtnsted,
9:52 a. m, 100, $3.50, 5:45 p. m. -''
For Waterbury, THROUGH CAR. but not for
Watertown, Ltchfeld or Winsted, at 9:52 a. m.
For Waterbury and WatertOwn, con
Meeting at Ansonia, at 2:30 p. m.
For Waterbury, connecting at Ansonis, at
700 p. m.
For New Haven: Leave winsted at 71S,9:4O
sic p #Ie eT 1roWa car rom a. s6 w.
Through carr, and 1854 a.. M, 2:42 Through carr
and 7:31 p. m.
NORTHAMPTON DIVISION.
For North Adams, Turner's Falls
Marfaord and nter9sdfat stations anS f NsW
leave New Haven at 7:45 and II :04 a. m. and 400
p. m.
For W estfeId and points this side, at
6:25 p. m.
From WestieId, trains arrive at GIT
a: NJ J. and from North Adams, etc, at 1885
For Saratoga. at 7:45 a. m, arriving at 3:15
p. m. Train leaving New Haven at 400 p. m CON
6efE sqd EfaeRHs Saratoga at 1914 R 81
General Supt. Gen. Pass. Agent
Express Trains focal Express
New Haven and Derby Railroad.
Train Arrangement commencing Monday No
LEAVE NEW HAVEN
At T:15 and ESQ q. M, leo. $780, 5:45, 7:cO o. N
LEAVE ANSONIA
At 6:35. eos and 11:4o $3.50 and 600 and STA
Special trains leave Ansonia at 6:45 D. m. and
New Haven at 11:15 p. m. Saturdays only =
Connections are made at Ansonia with passenger
with trains of N. Y, N. q. & h. R.R.
2. 8. QUINTARD, Sup't.
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THE COURT RECORD.
City Court Criminal Side = Judge


Non-support of wife-Elmer F. Culver, continued
to January 3d. Frederick Camel, 60 days in jail
give bond of $780,
Injury to building-William Cannon discharged.
vagrancy-C Charles Coyle Judgment suspended.
Breach of the peace-Thomas Mclaughlin, $40
fine, SO "a costs.
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Thousands of cures follow the use of DR.
Sages Catarrh Remedy. 80 cents.
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STANLEY'S VAPOR

STANLEY'S VAPOR
FOR THE PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH.
beg introduce for the first time the readers OF
the Journal the above named compound for
EXTRACTING TEETH WITHOUT PAIN.
that purpose for the last eight l!
is therefore untried new thing We have administered 1t
with great success city for nearly years 1t vastly
superior socaled laughing ether choroor as IS
always reliable and pleasant for the sick we'll young or
old people. EEiN1 BROTHERS, DENTISTS,
CHAPEL ovrN & Fredma
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-12-01

Judge Munson Addresses the Young
Mems Christian Association - His
subject, ssThe Age We Live In and
the History We Make.O
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-12-01

wedding Last NIzht-Semi-Annua
Session of the Grand Lodge-General
Notes.
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STATE CORRESPONDENCE.

skfor adVerLlseuIetIeTs anu lHeHVIouu a1eOl
BENJAMIN R. ENGLISH. Postmaster,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-14

A>t>tInI\ttNG STORY


Ho,, summer, servant Saved Sew
ard'- Lite
r. nj b.. D.'0 '-a
Among Mr.. sumner servants iAt
one Whom he o-i -.-A-F wage "H'
an c.o.rIy IRISH woman A'-Aie' ,
to.eu %. she was his ho $50 Neep'r
for we H-t two yest- 81 Die I'VE an" 7
nov becomes .--ot.e CHARACTER.
IGCr ~ entering Nr. oAiunei
service Margaret "a- %! the house
bold of WNiaui II sew trl. When on
April 4, I'n.. Vie uiEut % tue as>s,'
-iult"n o. Iro-laeu; Lincoln, su
stt NIt was. made on lAe lie 81 ME
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FIUU M U1I-'I1 TIt'-
The state authorities 10, .rg.alA
complain thal Governor Foraker .1-
norc- all the communications Of
Governor Lee. oven when they aIc IN
regard TO the eXtraditiou Of escaped
criminals. Probably Foraker j. auE-
ious to snub somebody himself or,
probably he THINKS he can make
political capital by having row with
o southern governor,
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sword c6mbats on horseback. Other
features OF the "circus proper are the
marvellous performances Of the gigan
tic herd OF elephants, including the
laughable act of sid" the almost hu
man elephantiue clown; and the exhi
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-14
ANit WIN Bc.

From the Philadelphia Record.
The tariff on salt is All cxcusa able
tax. but 1t is one of the least
of the burdens that have been uuncces
ssrily imposed on the farmer. The
Irish entomologist who picked up a
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-14

During he mil inery, cloak and cos
tune exhibition at sanger Bros.
their sore viii remain open until $3.50
y. M. so as to enable those who can
not yi>itthe store during the day to
1nIL ST night.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-14
The EXAMINER WACO, TEXAS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER ID.

wasp in mistake for gras-hopuer
was NOT quicker f. lind ont " lat oil
ed tim than the farmers sre to un Ter
stsud the thrust they will get from
We sal Trust But if salt should Toe
put I'll She Tree list, s. it should be-.
--..-e Mou.l be an eud Of The trouh.e.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-14

ADMINISTRATION Of Live Stock,
Races on track.
Eight p, m.-Grand display of fire
works, in which will be given an eX-
act representation of the Falls of Nj
agara, with all of its grandeur OF roll
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-14

This powder never varies, A maryyeor,ss a. 60.
ty, strength and wholes oneness csnnOi.
onical than the ordinary kinds, sin. an Of ~
sold IN competition VITA the muln.SSsts W
ders Sold Only In cans, Roy a.
POWDER CO., lg6 Wall st. New io'A
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-14

The partnership heretofore exist
ing under the mann of WesloW Il
McClelland i'll the insurance and com
mission business is this day dis Owed
10y my Withdrawal from the same
Waco, Texas, October TO- 1887
PETER MCCLELLAND.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-14
Fnstnud loose.

From The Baltimore American.
la Wall street money continues
highland morality loose.
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Tucker AND his very c,hccnt as
slstrut. JILL Nekennon are always
on iuty sud CAN be reached AT night
by telephone Pre- criptions carefully
compounded.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-14

Just opened 3 new line OF hair
brushes at prices to suit all.
w. A. Williamson IL Co.
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"Shoo skeeter,' The skeeter shooed
when he smc,t Maddens' Mosquito
Mixture. WILLIS Il Co.
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Nobody can beat my prices on car
pets, lace curtains, shades or rugs,
and the patterns are the latest in the
market. Frank Steiner,
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4 Suburban Farm,
At $40 al acre. Apply to j. +
( gin X Co.
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Preserves and jelies in pals, glass
and tins, at Z. A, Little Il Cos.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-13
WASHINGTON As 4 FYsHERMAM
A Great limo In Fortsmeuth Harbor in Q
Red. yvhite.nud- nlue-striped Barge.

A Great Time In Portsmouth Harbor in Q
Red whIte.nnd. Blue-striped Barge.
To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: see q
good many things travelling round in the
columns OF newspapers relating to George
Washington as fisherman, and as what fol-
lows relates to the same subject and never has
been published, you may like to print it. 1t is
part Of letter written by Col. Cogswell. who
was one Of the thirteen who, dressed in the
uniform Of Federal sailors" rowed the barge
bearing the immortal Washington around
Portsmouth harbor at the time OF his VISIT to
New England in 1889. G. OD1oRNE.
II had the high honor with twelve others
tho
around the harbor. Nature lent its best day
for the occasion. said our town poet though
before We got ashore again. row We left the tte
wharf amid the acclaim OF hundreds, who had
shons had in Sg
and thankiulness as they looked at their great
."As Con. Sullivan had proposed that we
sh4ud pass EYER our stns sr9nnd in
we didn't dirty ourselves. but we didnt Alter
s MS n which " @
BIZ ks mad
as Presdent God bsss lS Kim ana
h q h dseqs GEN. 9 su lit ydn bt his
CANNED his hook: and 'saqlfe Isasdon pulled lied
IN Yindfsh deprecstine his luck as deacons
ton then had jerk that ALMOST upset the
come with us dreadful sick. But as soon us
It let 20 50 suddon that GEN. Wsshin asss;
happily without injury. he smiled a. he rose.
ton caught it., There didn't seem to be any
cod in the neighborhood. Mr.. Nehemiah Stew
ems OF Boston. who managed the oar in front
hear him that ho believed, the music in the
boat that followed us. and laid on their oars
about. hundred feet astern. scared the hsh.
somethne. seemed s that Elnathsn Br SSyfn
tract the e! attention OF The distinguished pas
RSt Of al az Ss sas
worth o he 6 as s
Of Washington. and he lifted 2 half-pound
fodk he 6sqo t shs d sG9 s smg as he
bad that he didn't hook a halibut 10 NV 'oo
;, so many got sick that We had to head for
IN Rs barge Every With e 81
the musicians except Brown was pukine Sick
from the time we loft the Ledge for Ktery an
Washington bid US aieu on the shore at Kit
and blue; and that he held his Eerchiet to It
corner Of Squire Lansdon's hat into ii ' Whsn he
was precipitated on the bait pipkin.'
This letter was addressed to the wife Of Col.
Cogswell and is dated Portsmouth, Nov. s.
1889. CO.